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Guess where most of Malaysia’s overseas travellers come from. Tourists pose for a group photo at the River of Life area in Kuala Lumpur. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Can you guess who the big spenders are among international visitors to Malaysia? Check out these tourism numbers

The driver at the centre of a viral crash that hurled a motorcyclist onto another car was brought before the Magistrates’ Court here today to face a murder charge and a separate drug offence. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Driver at centre of viral Klang crash faces murder charge, pleads guilty to drug offence

An Indonesian woman was allegedly beaten, starved and forced to sleep on stairs or in a garage while working as a ‘slave’ for a Malaysian couple, an Australian court heard. — Pexels pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Malaysia couple accused in Melbourne of enslaving Indonesian woman, abusing her and treating her like property

A man in his 20s was brought to court today over a fatal drink‑driving crash on Jalan Raya Barat. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Widow demands retribution as suspect in fatal Klang drink-driving crash brought to court

US President Donald Trump and US First Lady Melania Trump attend the opening night of ‘Chicago’ at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, on March 31, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 6 h ago

Trump tells struggling countries to ‘go get your own oil’ in Hormuz

Nor Nadia Abdul Majid, 32, said she was satisfied with the prosecution’s decision. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Widow relieved by murder charge, vows RM1m civil suit over fatal Klang crash

Tenaga Nasional Bhd has announced the Automatic Fuel Adjustment rate for April, with consumers set to receive a slightly reduced rebate of 0.47 sen per kilowatt hour. — File picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 5 h ago

TNB announces April automatic fuel adjustment rate with slightly lower electricity rebate

US President Donald Trump speaks during the signing ceremony for an executive order on mail ballots in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on March 31, 2026. — Reuters pic

Money / 6 h ago

Malaysia’s manufacturing sector rebounds in March, but war-driven inflation hits 45-month high

Suzanne Liew, wife of Pastor Raymond Koh, leaves the courtroom after the decision of her husband’s case at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex November 5, 2025. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Government withdraws appeal on Pastor Koh report; court awards RM15,000 costs to family

People shop at the Grand Bazaar in Tehran on March 30, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 9 h ago

What the Middle East war means for China’s ties with Iran

A general view shows cloudy and rainy weather conditions around Kuala Lumpur on October 19, 2023. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Thunderstorm warning issued for Cameron Highlands, Selangor, KL and seven other regions today

James Chai, former special functions officer to ex-economy minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli. — Picture from Facebook/James Chai

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Flight costs covered: MACC tells James Chai to return in RM1.1b ARM probe

Get ready to fork out a maximum RM2,200 today instead of a maximum RM1,205 for an entire tour bus, due to soaring global oil prices from the Iran war that is also affecting Malaysia. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 4 h ago

New max price guide: If you rent a tour bus, tour van now in Malaysia, you might pay…

For something different, try the Fried Heng Hwa Bee Hoon, which features fine, delicate strands wok fried with broth, prawns, shiitake mushrooms, bean sprouts and greens. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi

Eat-drink / 7 h ago

Discover Fujian noodles and Jinjang’s famous Hakka ‘lui cha’ at the newly opened Restoran Hua Wei Fang in Taman Jinjang Baru

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says Malaysia must continue undertaking reforms to rebuild its economic foundations and remain competitive globally. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Anwar says bold reforms needed to rebuild Malaysia’s economic foundations

Malaysia

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Fisherman’s body found after falling from boat in Hutan Melintang

The body of a fisherman who drowned after falling off his boat while trying to check on his propeller at Lot 125B (Pelantar 10) Hutan Melintang, near Bagan Datuk yesterday, has been found. — Picture courtesy of Perak Fire and Rescue Department

IPOH, April 1 — The body of a fisherman who drowned after falling off his boat while trying to check on his propeller at Lot 125B (Pelantar 10) Hutan Melintang, near Bagan Datuk yesterday, has been found.Perak Fire and Rescue Department assistant director (Operations) Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad said the body...

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The importation of electronic waste (e-waste) into Malaysia has officially been gazetted as an absolutely prohibited item under the First Schedule of the Customs (Prohibition on Imports) Order 2023. — Picture by Mukhriz Hazim

Malaysia / 11 m ago

Customs: Absolute ban on e‑waste imports into Malaysia takes effect today

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today paid tribute to the Road Transport Department (JPJ) on its 80th anniversary, and called on the agency to further strengthen enforcement and enhance its service quality to maintain public confidence in the agency. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim

Malaysia / 17 m ago

Anwar pays tribute to JPJ on 80th anniversary, urges stronger enforcement and service quality

Penang has moved to ease the burden on certain landowners by reducing annual quit rent charges after complaints over steep increases under the state’s revised rates. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 19 m ago

Penang lowers quit rent for old industrial plots after landowners protest steep hikes

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The child witness, believed to be the last to see Zara Qairina Mahathir alive, is said to be struggling with guilt and trauma. — Picture via Facebook

1 h ago

‘Mum, just recite Al-Fatihah for her’: Mother describes daughter’s grief and guilt after Zara Qairina’s death

Nor Nadia Abdul Majid, 32, said she was satisfied with the prosecution’s decision. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Widow relieved by murder charge, vows RM1m civil suit over fatal Klang crash

A general view shows cloudy and rainy weather conditions around Kuala Lumpur on October 19, 2023. — Picture by Hari Anggara

2 h ago

Thunderstorm warning issued for Cameron Highlands, Selangor, KL and seven other regions today

While Middle East visitors dropped significantly year-on-year in March 2026, Malaysia’s international visitors’ figures were buoyed by strong growth from Asean and Asia. — Picture by Choo Choy May

1 h ago

It’s going up, up, up: Malaysia records higher tourist arrivals in March despite Middle East turmoil

Police are actively trying to locate two individuals who have been reported missing after leaving their respective homes on March 25 and 26, and have not returned since. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

2 h ago

Police appeal for leads on two individuals missing since March 25 and 26 in Nibong Tebal

Higher Education Ministry Deputy Secretary-General (Policy) Datuk Megat Sany Megat Ahmad Supian said the ministry has called on industry players to take advantage of the RM5 million fund provided under the Public Private Research Network initiative to enhance company productivity. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Higher Education Ministry urges industry to tap RM5m Public Private Research Network fund to boost productivity

Police are appealing to the public to help locate a 15-year-old girl who went missing yesterday. — Picture courtesy of police

3 h ago

Police seek public help to find missing 15‑year‑old girl in Mukah

Malaysian vehicle owners are advised to fill before entering Brunei, as its government will require all foreign vehicles to have at least three-quarters of a tank of fuel starting April 1. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

3 h ago

Malaysian vehicles among foreign cars required to have three‑quarters full tank to enter Brunei from April 1

Suzanne Liew, wife of Pastor Raymond Koh, leaves the courtroom after the decision of her husband’s case at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex November 5, 2025. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

3 h ago

Government withdraws appeal on Pastor Koh report; court awards RM15,000 costs to family

Firefighters carrying one of the victims bodies out from the campsite. — Picture courtesy of Fire and Rescue Department

3 h ago

Two teens drown during morning swim at Papar riverside campsite

Police investigating the scene at Kampung Kangkawang in Tenom. — Picture courtesy of police

3 h ago

Police shoot dead armed man who allegedly killed his younger brother in Tenom

James Chai, former special functions officer to ex-economy minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli. — Picture from Facebook/James Chai

3 h ago

Flight costs covered: MACC tells James Chai to return in RM1.1b ARM probe

Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan announced that the appointment of two experienced individuals to the Board of Directors of the Skills Development Fund Corporation is part of an effort to strengthen the nation’s human capital development through more strategic and high-impact skills training. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

Ramanan: Two seasoned professionals join Skills Development Fund Corp board to drive skills‑training governance

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has launched an investigation into three individuals suspected of spreading false information about a new electricity tariff increase on digital platforms. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

4 h ago

MCMC probes three for circulating fake electricity‑tariff claims with edited news graphics on social media

The Johor Bahru High Court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a foreign shipping company against the government and police over the alleged wrongful detention of its crew and seizure of cargo five years ago. — Pexels pic

4 h ago

JB High Court dismisses foreign shipping firm’s suit over crew detention and cargo seizure

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